Weekly Castle Connection

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Weekly Castle Connection

5/18/2026

Vision-Mission-Motto

OCPS Vision

Every student graduates prepared and inspired for a thriving future.

OCPS Mission

Together with our families and the community, we empower students with a superior academic experience, essential life skills, and boundless opportunities.

Camelot Elementary Motto

ALL students will achieve at a high level.

Important Dates

5/18- CFE Music- Grade 5

5/19- 8:00 AM SAC Meeting

5/19- 5th Grade Party

5/20- CFE- Art Grade 5

5/20- Grad Walk

5/21- CFE- Health- Grade 5

5/21- 5th Grade Awards

5/22- Slime Party

5/22- 9:00-10:00 Pre-K Celebration

5/25- Memorial Day- No School

5/26- Class Party Day

5/26- House of the Year

5/27- Last Day of School

Invitation to Camelot Elementary's Alumni Reunion for graduating seniors, featuring graduation caps and gold balloons.

Meeting notice for the School Advisory Committee on Tuesday, May 19, 2026, at 8:00 AM in Room 228.

OCPS Honors Memorial Day: Schools and District Offices Closed.

A Message from Principal Gordon

We are in the home stretch with just 7 days remaining in the school year! As we wrap up an incredible year of learning and growth, we look forward to making these final days meaningful and memorable for our students.

Please note that during the last two days of school, backpacks will not be permitted per OCPS policy. This helps us ensure a safe learning environment for all students we close out the year.

Thank you for your continued support as we finish strong!

A Message from Ms. Castillo

As we wrap up the school year, our 5th grade students will finish their Common Final Exams on the following dates:

Monday, 5/18 Music

Wednesday, 5/20 Art

Thursday, 5/21 Health

Friday, 5/22 Makeups for students who were absent for any of the CFE's

Testing will take place in the morning so please make sure students arrive at school on time. Thank you for your support!

A Message from Ms. David

As community needs continue to grow, Devereux Florida remains a trusted partner in providing Wraparound services to support children and families throughout Orange County at no cost.

The team includes a Wraparound Specialist and a Family Partner, who works directly with youth’s existing support system to foster stability and success at home, in school, and throughout the community. They provide:

Direct Connections: Simple pathways to essential services and community resources.
Personalized Care: Support plans built specifically around a family’s unique strengths, goals, and culture.
Advocacy & Skill Building: Focused development and support, with bilingual providers available in Spanish and Haitian Creole.

Who Qualifies? These services are available to Orange County residents supporting youth aged 0–21 who have experienced mental, behavioral, or emotional challenges, or substance abuse within the past year.

If you or a family you know could benefit, please feel free to have them call or text 407-745-0499 or email flwraparoundorange@devereux.org.

Devereux FL offers Wraparound Services in Orange County, focusing on family support and community resources.

A Message from Ms. Vetter

Please use the information below to help with accessing student testing reports. The Assessment Family Resources website has been updated with new tools to support students and families for the Spring 2026 state assessment administration. This is a family accessible website and includes relevant state and OCPS created resources.

Helpful resources include:

Computer-Adaptive Testing (CAT) Video: a brief video explaining what CAT is and how to prepare.
Assessment Terms and Acronyms to Know: user-friendly reference materials to better understand the different state assessments and common terms.
How to Access State Assessment Scores through the Skyward Parent Portal: guides for families to access student test results.
Guide to Reviewing State Assessment Result and Family Data Chat Form: resources to support students and families with reviewing assessment results and goal setting.

Infographic detailing steps to access state assessment scores via the Skyward Parent Portal.

Website page titled 'Assessment Family Resources' with links to Florida's Assessment of Student Thinking (FAST) and other state assessments.

Happening around the Castle

ESE Music-Sharing Event

We are so proud of our amazing ESE students and their music sharing event last week! They danced, sang, played instruments, and more! From joyful rhythms to heartfelt melodies, these talented performers reminded us all that every student has a voice worth hearing, and that music is for ALL. We are so inspired by their confidence, courage, and creativity!

Thank you to the teachers, paraprofessionals, and other staff members who support our students each day and make events like this possible.

Children play musical instruments on a stage decorated with star and circle garlands.

Children and adults sit on the floor, many holding stuffed animals, in a room decorated with musical notes.

A group of children and adults sit on risers on a stage, with a woman holding a microphone in the foreground.

Children perform on a stage with colorful scarves, guided by adults.

Children and adults gather on a stage decorated with stars and music notes, holding small colorful objects.

Story time with Ms. Brinzo at Barnes and Noble

A librarian reads a book to a group of children sitting on the floor in a bookstore.

Our 4th and 5th grade strings students performed during lunch this week. They sounded wonderful!

A group of children perform a violin and cello concert on a stage decorated with blue curtains and star garlands.

Chuck E. Cheese character holding a sign advertising "School FUNDRAISING Events" with up to 20% donation.

A Message from PTA

Join us for our LAST Spirit Night of the school year at Waterford Lakes Chuck E. Cheese on Wednesday, 5/27/26 from 3:00–9:00 PM!

Make sure to mention that you are there with CAMELOT to celebrate the last day of school, and they will donate 20% of sales back to us! 🎉🍕🕹️

Announcement: Yearbooks are coming soon, with extra copies available.

Graphic celebrating Haitian Heritage Month with the Haitian coat of arms and text 'MAY IS HAITIAN HERITAGE MONTH'.

Graphic announcing 'May is Asian American & Pacific Islander Heritage Month' with colorful abstract designs.

A green ribbon, a symbol for mental health awareness, is displayed with text stating 'May is Mental Health Awareness Month'.

A young girl signs with her hands, celebrating May as National Speech-Language-Hearing Month.

A group of diverse students laugh joyfully, celebrating the last day of school on May 27th.

A poster titled 'Know What's Up' explains 5 MBF Safety Rules to identify red flags that cause worry.